Campus Comics Cast 232 - April 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

In this episode we discuss whether streaming services should release new seasons all at once or spread them out before diving into the April 2026 pre-orders!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Opening Music
00:00:10 Intro
00:02:15 Next Phase catalog start
00:09:22 DC
00:29:45 Image
00:53:15 Panels catalog start
00:53:25 Panels Highlights
01:10:04 Marvel
01:22:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2
01:31:00 Next Episode
01:31:48 Outros
01:32:26 Stingers
What if the next comic you pre-order is the one that turns a nostalgia property, a horror pitch, or a wild genre mashup into the next breakout hit?
If you’re trying to decide what’s worth ordering in a crowded catalog, this episode helps you separate strong creator-driven books from the gimmicks, while also giving you a useful read on what’s moving in comics right now.
A sharper sense of which pre-order picks have real upside, including X-Men Elsewhen, Supergirl Survive, Deadman, M1 Monster Racing League, and The Eye Collector.
A clearer picture of the current comic market, including why Batman, Spider-Man, Transformers, and Exquisite Corpses are showing up in the sales conversation.
Practical collector insight on what to buy, what to skip, and what deserves extra copies before it becomes hard to find.
Play the episode now to get the smartest, most entertaining pre-order guidance before your next trip to the comic shop.